Content Archive: November 2007

Naples Stage 2 lawsuit rejection a major setback for NBAA/GAMA

NBAA and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) are mulling their next move after a surprise loss in their lawsuit against the Naples (Fla.)
Aircraft

Amex Launches Bizjet Charter Services

American Express entered the business aviation charter market with the introduction of the Private Jet Charter Program for its Platinum Card and Centurion
Safety

Upset training gives pilots an in-flight safety net

Ask most professional pilots about either the USAir accident in Pittsburgh or the United Airlines crash in Colorado Springs, when the Boeing 737s flipped u
Safety

Saab studies missile-protection system

For business jets operating in potentially hostile areas, Sweden’s Saab might soon offer some protection.
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ATC

Departure Delays for Scheds Worsen in UK

Delays of airline flights out of UK airports during the first quarter increased to their highest level in a decade.

Liverpool To Name Its Airport after Famous Beatle

Early next year the only non-living member of the former rock group The Beatles will have the airport in Liverpool, England, named after him.

Revised SIFL Rates Are in Effect

The current standard-industry fare level (SIFL) rates (per mile) in effect through December 31 are: 0 to 500 mi–$0.2017; 501 to 1,500 mi–$0.1538; and more
Aircraft

Piper Launches Customer-service Improvement Plan

New Piper Aircraft of Vero Beach, Fla., launched a customer-service initiative known as Piper Unlimited Liaison via Standards of Excellence, or Pulse.
ATC

NASA Selects Four Teams for SATS Tech Development

NASA’s small aircraft transportation system (SATS), a five-year, $69 million project aimed at maximizing the benefits of light aircraft and small airports,
FBOs

Jim Christiansen leaves TAG Aviation

Jim Christiansen, 54, is leaving charter/management/fractional ownership provider TAG Aviation USA after managing its integration with Wayfarer Aviation ov